Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

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ProteX:

Do you think we can wear PE T-shirt?

Sorry, Protex.. not sure if it's already too late to reply you. DS says no PE attire allowed tmrw. If DS not wearing their own clothes = they are to wear full school uniform.

Wearing own clothes = dress up, not dress down = no round collar tshirts allowed. Must have collar type of shirt (not sure if Polo tees counted as \"dress up\").

Give up. DS decides to wear School Uniform... to be on the safe side.

(maybe this year my DS can just be the \"observer\"... next year can wear his own clothes for CNY celeb, if he still wishes)

[mum.044704com]

3993:

For projects day , must my DS use the i - COMP portal to sign up ???

If so , how do I log in to the i - COMP ?

iComP can be found under Portals in HCI website. Under Parents Portal, iComP is there.

User ID is BC/NRIC number (S1234567A)
Password.. by default is also your DS BC/NRIC number (full caps).
They are advised to change their password.. mine has changed.. not sure if your DS has also changed his password.

[Needlotsofhelp]

mum.com:

3993:

Hi Lion_king,
Finally someone shares the same thought. For me, I just don't understand why the school emphasize some much on the chinese songs. DS has been worried about being sent to Q class if he can't master the songs. Even the adults have problem reading the chinese characters. My DH and I are seriously thinking of transferring him to another school.

Hi 3993, is your DS in 1O4, please? or are all (most?) the classes also told to learn the 4 songs otherwise gets transferred to Q class? :faint:

This can't be for real. Going to Q class because of songs ? What a joke. Relax, try to have fun. Learning is a journey. This is what I would tell my DS.
:imcool:

[ycpang]

Dr Hon will be on National headline news if someone got posted to Q class because he can’t sing. LOL

Relax lar, the boys are singing as a group so long he opens his mouth he sure pass one lar.

[jtoh]

ycpang:

Dr Hon will be on National headline news if someone got posted to Q class because he can't sing. LOL

Relax lar, the boys are singing as a group so long he opens his mouth he sure pass one lar.

What's Q class? Why the anxiety over being sent there?

[Jeannie12]

Needlotsofhelp:

mum.com:

[quote=\"3993\"]
Hi Lion_king,
Finally someone shares the same thought. For me, I just don't understand why the school emphasize some much on the chinese songs. DS has been worried about being sent to Q class if he can't master the songs. Even the adults have problem reading the chinese characters. My DH and I are seriously thinking of transferring him to another school.

Hi 3993, is your DS in 1O4, please? or are all (most?) the classes also told to learn the 4 songs otherwise gets transferred to Q class? :faint:

This can't be for real. Going to Q class because of songs ? What a joke. Relax, try to have fun. Learning is a journey. This is what I would tell my DS.
:imcool:[/quote]Agree, the kids have just started a new journey and it takes time for them to settle in. Let them take everything thrown their way in their stride and have some fun in the process With the songs, parents here have been wonderfully supportive with pinyin translation, links to songs. I have used them to help DS. He says the songs will come to him in time and I think they will too to every other student in time.

[3993]

mum.com:

3993:

Hi Lion_king,
Finally someone shares the same thought. For me, I just don't understand why the school emphasize some much on the chinese songs. DS has been worried about being sent to Q class if he can't master the songs. Even the adults have problem reading the chinese characters. My DH and I are seriously thinking of transferring him to another school.

Hi 3993, is your DS in 1O4, please? or are all (most?) the classes also told to learn the 4 songs otherwise gets transferred to Q class? :faint:

Hi mum.com,
No, my DS not in 1O4. His teacher did not say anthing about Q class, but some boys were given demerit points for not being able to sing. My DS, DH and I are reading KS forum everyday...so we know the consequences of not mastering the chinese songs....
I can only say my DH and I are really KS parents :hugs:

[3993]

mum.com:

3993:

For projects day , must my DS use the i - COMP portal to sign up ???

If so , how do I log in to the i - COMP ?

iComP can be found under Portals in HCI website. Under Parents Portal, iComP is there.

User ID is BC/NRIC number (S1234567A)
Password.. by default is also your DS BC/NRIC number (full caps).
They are advised to change their password.. mine has changed.. not sure if your DS has also changed his password.

Thanks, mum.com

[Otah]

jtoh:

ycpang:

Dr Hon will be on National headline news if someone got posted to Q class because he can't sing. LOL

Relax lar, the boys are singing as a group so long he opens his mouth he sure pass one lar.

What's Q class? Why the anxiety over being sent there?

The anxiety comes more from parents who do not know the rationale behind it. For those who slack and fail due to too much gaming, or for whatever reason, they go Q class in yr 3 to get more \"attention\" and if they still dun 'wake up' they go Q class in yr 4 to get prepared for 'O' level rather than have to leave for another sec sch or leave IP without a qualification for poly or else where.

[jtoh]

Otah:

jtoh:

[quote=\"ycpang\"]Dr Hon will be on National headline news if someone got posted to Q class because he can't sing. LOL

Relax lar, the boys are singing as a group so long he opens his mouth he sure pass one lar.

What's Q class? Why the anxiety over being sent there?

The anxiety comes more from parents who do not know the rationale behind it. For those who slack and fail due to too much gaming, or for whatever reason, they go Q class in yr 3 to get more \"attention\" and if they still dun 'wake up' they go Q class in yr 4 to get prepared for 'O' level rather than have to leave for another sec sch or leave IP without a qualification for poly or else where.[/quote]I see. So Q class only comes about in Year 3 right? In essence an O level class for those who may fare better at O levels rather than IP.